Modern Foreign Languages
Modern Foreign Languages Department {French & Spanish}
The Thomas Bennett Modern Language Department is a successful team of six enthusiastic and experienced linguists who are excellent classroom practitioners. We insist on the highest standards of classroom behaviour and have high expectations of pupil achievement. We have very clear systems in place to support our students and each other and it is a very organised and efficient team. Our aim is to provide opportunities and encouragement for all our students to achieve success.
The department is a key part of the core curriculum at Key Stage 3 {Years 7, 8 and 9}, and a GCSE option at Key Stage 4 {Years 10 and 11}, and available at AS / A2 at Key Stage 5 {Years 12 and 13}. Classes are generally setted groups. Students can choose which language they study from Year 7.
At Key Stage 4, students who wish to achieve the English Baccalaureate qualification must achieve a minimum GCSE grade C in a modern foreign language {together with English, Maths, Science and a humanities subject}.
Details of the curriculum for each year group for 2012-13 can be found by clicking on the link(s) below:
- Curriculum outline for each year group and for each term: Download file
Homework ~
| Year 7 French | Year 10 | Year 12 |
| Year 7 Spanish | Year 11 | Year 13 |
| Year 8 Spanish Homework | ||
| Year 9 French Homework | ||
| Year 9 Spanish Homework | ||
| French Vocabulary | ||
| Spanish Vocabulary |
Teaching Staff
|
Ms F Vincent |
Subject Leader |
|
Ms S McAlinden |
2nd in Dept, KS3 |
|
Ms S Wade |
KS4 Coordinator |
|
Mrs N Elmellas |
GAMA, Transition, Display |
|
Ms M Savignat |
KS5, FLA coordinator |
|
Mr J Waite |
General responsibilities in dept |
Accommodation / Resources
The department occupies five specialist rooms on the first floor, each equipped with Interactive Whiteboard and Projector. The department has a large office / resource base, and a very wide range of resources available for students.